Northern Ballet: Gentleman Jack – at Leeds Grand Theatre 7 to 14 March

Northern Ballet presents the world premiere of new ballet Gentleman Jack; the extraordinary story of Anne Lister. From March 2026, the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet – Gentleman Jack – is set to captivate Yorkshire audiences as part of a nationwide tour, with performances in Leeds (7-14 March 2026), Sheffield (31 March […]

Opera North This Winter: Celebrating Strong Women and Powerful Stories

Firstly, The Marriage of Figaro, then Peter Grimes, taking us on emotional journeys. CELEBRATING STRONG WOMEN:The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart – at Leeds Grand Theatre 30 January to 28 March A brand-new production of The Marriage of Figaro, which is surely the quintessential country house comedy, as well as being one of Mozart’s most […]

Leeds Gigs 2026 – Thank You For The Music! updated 18 January

“Music is healing. Music holds things together.” — Prince Here’s a small selection of Leeds gigs for the early part of the year. When so much in our world might seem to be unsettling, we hope you will always have the power of music to shield you. Dry Cleaning at The Brudenell/Crash on 14 January Dead […]

Candlelighters Play Specialists at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is showcasing the valued role of outreach play specialists, within the broad range of services it offers to the families of children with cancer. Emily Wragg, Candlelighters’ CEO: “We’re proud to fund two NHS outreach play specialists based at Leeds Children’s Hospital.  They have a critical role in supporting the emotional and psychological […]

Molly Rymer Headlining at Hyde Park Book Club on 19 December

Independent singer-songwriter Molly Rymer brings her atmospheric blend of folk-pop – framed by velvety classical instrumentation and raw storytelling lyricism – to a special full-band headline at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds. Following the release of her EP All You Can Eat in 2024, Rymer has been gaining attention for her vibrant full-band arrangements, […]